Originally Posted by
Viggyfresh
SFO-FRA-MAA isn’t a bad deal at all (actually ends up being more palatable as it avoids the monster 16 hour SFO-SIN leg), but there is some weirdness with the FRA-MAA connection timing. Return journey consistently clocks in at 22-24 hours, but onward journey typically shows 32-42 hours. If I were traveling solo, no complaints, but I typically fly out with my parents and my grandmother, so shorter is best.
SFO-SEA-FRA-MAA appears to be in the ~25 hour range, depending on your tolerance for fairly tight connections. However, I second the advice to double-check the fare class; K fare tickets won't accrue miles on LH-operated flights. Everyone on the same reservation must be in the same fare class; however, if you don't mind splitting the reservation, you could potentially purchase K for your family and something else for you. (Note that this will make it more difficult, but not impossible, to get your elite benefits extended to them).